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Dismissed15 September 20266007266

23-24, Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EJ

Planning appeal 6007266 at 23-24, Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EJ (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2026 by Inspector A James, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal scheme preserves a Grade I listed building, known as 'Nos 1-29 and attached railings' and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

Refurbishment of the front entrance steps to 23-24 (reinstated in the same design and construction of original steps and coverings)

Authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type
other · Planning listed building and conservation area
Procedure
Written
Development
other
Inspector
A James
Postcode
BN3 1EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal scheme preserves a Grade I listed building, known as 'Nos 1-29 and attached railings' and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the Brunswick Town Conservation Area

What decided it

The irreversible loss of historic fabric and failure to preserve the authenticity and historic integrity of the Grade I listed building, combined with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the considerable importance and weight given to harm to a designated heritage asset of exceptional interest.

The considerable harm to the Grade I listed building's significance was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of investment, damp remediation and access improvements, as the appeal scheme did not represent the least harmful option and was not necessary to secure the building's viability and long-term conservation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP15 of the Brighton and Hove City Plan Part One, March 2016Policy DM27 of the City Plan Part Two, October 2022

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